Adebayo Adenrele
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti State Council has named the main auditorium at the Oke Bareke Press Centre after its former Chairman, Akogun Tai Oguntayo.
This decision was made during the March edition of its monthly congress and unanimously supported by all attendees of the Congress.
The State Chairman, Comrade Kayode Babatuyi gave the outstanding performance of Akogun Tai Oguntayo as the reason behind this decision.
Babatuyi, in a statement signed by the secretary of the Union, O’Seun Ogunsakin, said that current Press Centre and two fully air-conditioned buses were secured for the union during the regime of Akogun Tai Oguntayo.
He lauded Oguntayo for his selfless services during his tenure as the State Chairman before he was appointed the Special Assistant, Media to the governor immediately after leaving the office.
This honour by journalists in the State came barely a month after the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) which Akogun Tai Oguntayo served as pioneer Chairman, organized a special reading to commemorate his birthday in Ado Ekiti.
Bellow is the full communique of NUJ at the last congress;
“COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE MARCH CONGRESS OF THE NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS (NUJ) EKITI STATE COUNCIL HELD ON 27TH MARCH, 2024
“After extensive deliberation on various issues of concern, the council resolved as follows;
“That the Hall at NUJ Press Centre, Old Governor’s Office, Ado Ekiti be name after one of its former chairmen, Akogun Tai Oguntayo in recognition of his contributions to the growth of the Council.
“ Commended the Federal Government for approving the construction of Ado- Ikare – Akoko Road which will enhance transportation of people and goods.
“ Commended the Ekiti State Government for the gradual but consistent defrayment of gratuities of pensioners urging him to sustain the tempo.
“Hailed the Nigerian contingent for their sterling performances at the just concluded African Games held in Ghana.
“Urged traders and manufacturers to reduce prices of goods and commodities in reflection of the Naira’s appreciation against the Dollar. Congress expressed worry that even the prices of locally produced goods are tied to Dollar thus compounding the hardship on the people.
“The Congress Commiserated with the Federal Government and the families of the soldiers who were gruesomely murdered while on a national duty in Delta State.”
Communique drafting committee:
Comrade Afolabi Sunday – Chairman
Comrade Adeigba Adefunke – Secretary
Comrade Fasiku Ife – Member.